Johanne

Meaning of Johanne

Johanne pirouettes across continents like an ancient scroll unfurled under a Roman sun. Born from the Hebrew Yochanan—“God is gracious”—it waltzed through Greek, blossomed in Latin, then drifted north to nestle in Scandinavian hearts as yo-HAH-nuh. This feminine flourish feels like warm Tuscan wine swirling in a crystal glass: old-world charm with a modern sparkle. In the U.S., Johanne whispers rare and refined—just ten little girls claimed her in 2021—making her a hidden gem in any nursery. Perfect for parents yearning for a name that’s part heartfelt saga, part bright star in the family constellation.

Pronunciation

Danish

  • Pronunced as yo-HAH-nuh (/joˈhanə/)

Norwegian,Swedish

  • Pronunced as yo-HAH-nuh (/juˈhanə/)

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Notable People Named Johanne

Johanne Dybwad -
Johanne Luise Heiberg -
Johanne Andersen -
Johanne Harrelle -
Johanne Blouin -
Johanne Modder -
Johanne Killi -
Johanne Bégin -
Johanne Thomsen -
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